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Area data

Hattiesburg, MS — ZIP 39402

Population: 44,620 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$278,876
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.2%
10-year appreciation
+57.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$278,876
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
75 days
New listings (monthly)
60

Rents

Typical rent
$1,491/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
64.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
202

Amenities

Nearest airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-52 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Median annual property tax
$1,798
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
74.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,789
Average weekly wage
$822
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents